Coffee makes everything better

Yesterday and today were rough days; I felt physically drained, and my body was done way earlier than usual. I had highlights standing up to see the doctor and visiting with Carol this afternoon though the last few days of recovery have been overshadowed by my concern for my roommate Lydia who was found collapsed yesterday morning and was moved to the university hospital.

Because I've had such a rough couple days, I've welcomed the encouragement from therapists and other patients that reminded me bad days are to be expected. Especially in light of the sharp increase in progress, a weak day is not a setback. 

Still exhausted physically, I was excited to see Dayla for our weekly coffee date. She brought a surprise with her from my fellow Portlandian Jennifer. I was so delighted as I instantly recognized the familiar skyline on my personalized handmade mug. 

Here today, I don't have news of great strides in healing, but I had two tired days as a human being that culminated in a cup of Stumptown coffee in my one of a kind Portland skyline mug as I enjoyed some laughter with a dear friend. 

Tomorrow begins another day as a human being where I'll give a hundred percent and hope for more healing. Please pray I'll wake up refreshed and ready to give my all. Please pray also that the muscle spasms, a cousin to the leg tremors that have decreased, would not prevent me from walking as they did today.